I've seen charts that say fry a chicken at this age, roast it at this age, stew it after this age but can't find it. I don't put a lot of faith in that anyway as I think it depends somewhat on breed and a lot on diet and activity.
This link talks about cooking chicken. As you can see, few people really agree but I think it gives good guidance.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=151339
Since you are going to the nursery, talk to them about what you want and they can probably match it with what they have. Many nurseries are selling out so your choice may be limited. I think you will be OK with any of the dual purpose breeds. The ones that come to mind are Australorp, Delaware, Sussex, Orpington, Dominique, any Rocks, Buckeye, and any Wyandottes. I'm sure I'm forgetting some. I've heard that the Jersey Giant is not a good choice because they grow slowly. They do not convert the feed to meat very efficiently.
A sexually mature rooster will crow. Many sexually immature roosters will crow. Looks like you may get to know the people at Mt. Healthy quite well.
This link talks about cooking chicken. As you can see, few people really agree but I think it gives good guidance.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=151339
Since you are going to the nursery, talk to them about what you want and they can probably match it with what they have. Many nurseries are selling out so your choice may be limited. I think you will be OK with any of the dual purpose breeds. The ones that come to mind are Australorp, Delaware, Sussex, Orpington, Dominique, any Rocks, Buckeye, and any Wyandottes. I'm sure I'm forgetting some. I've heard that the Jersey Giant is not a good choice because they grow slowly. They do not convert the feed to meat very efficiently.
A sexually mature rooster will crow. Many sexually immature roosters will crow. Looks like you may get to know the people at Mt. Healthy quite well.
